Sunshine Stories

Nestled amidst the lush jungle, Sunshine Stories is a hidden gem housed within a century-old Dutch colonial villa. Imbued with the architectural influence of renowned designer Geoffrey Bawa, this enchanting location holds a unique charm. Situated in Ahangama, it occupies an ideal position at the heart of Sri Lanka’s surfing paradise. Surrounded by incredible waves, delightful cafés, and an authentic village atmosphere, the retreat offers a truly captivating experience.

The rooms are thoughtfully designed to encircle a charming courtyard, adorned with a magnificent frangipani tree at its centre. This captivating space serves as a gathering point, where guests come together to enjoy delicious meals, engage in surf theory sessions, and simply relax and socialize throughout the day.

Sri Lanka offers exceptional surfing opportunities all year round, thanks to its tropical climate and consistent sea and air temperatures ranging from 27-31ºC.

In the prime surf season of November to April, the region is a beginner and intermediate dream with loads of waves suited for improving with offshore winds! For advanced surfers, there are some more challenging reef breaks.

Sunshine Stories is situated in the heart of a surf mecca on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, surrounded by an abundance of incredible surf. With over 20 surf breaks within a convenient 5-minute tuk-tuk ride, there is a wave for everyone to enjoy. Whether you prefer small and friendly beach breaks, long peeling point breaks, challenging shallow reefs, or the thrill of perfect barrels, you’ll find it all here.

Sunshine Stories offers six uniquely configured bedrooms. One room accommodates 4 guests, while the rest are designed for 2. The rooms provide a comfortable experience with amenities such as hot water, quality mattresses, cosy pillows, and high-quality bed linens.

As an environmentally conscious property, Sunshine Stories does not have air conditioning. Instead, the rooms are fan-cooled to maintain an eco-friendly approach. With the traditional construction style and natural ventilation, the house remains cool and provides a highly comfortable atmosphere.

At Sunshine Stories, they prioritize sourcing their ingredients locally on a daily basis to create exceptional meals! Supporting the local economy is important to them, which is why they hire staff and purchase food from the surrounding area. They make conscious efforts to acquire spices, rice, and other food items from farmers’ markets, opting for bulk purchases without plastic containers.

At the heart of Sunshine Stories is the belief in sharing delicious meals together around a communal table. The retreat package includes breakfast, lunch, daily tea time, and most dinners. They offer a breakfast buffet with eggs, fruit, bread, and beverages. Lunch features traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry with fresh salads and veggies. For dinner, we have BBQs and famous pizza nights. Occasionally, you will dine at local restaurants.